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Behind the Pixels’ story started as the first crowdfunded tutorial artbook on production design, what became a great success and the first edition was voted one of the 10 most inspirational art books of by Future Publishing.

It’s a tutorial artbook focusing on the digital art process used in today`s growing entertainment industry covering all aspect of production art from sketches to finished concept design and marketing art. It includes 30+ tutorials, step-by-step walk-throughs and nearly 400 production artwork samples from 32 industry professionals from various segments of the industry (films, visual effects, games, animation, advertising and book illustration). It can be an invaluable resource for any individual interested in any form of the constantly widening digital art scene, but even working professionals and media design schools would be able to use it to learn new techniques and methods from.

Mark Molnar - Author

He is creating concepts and illustrations for the entertainment industry for 12+ years both as in-house artist and as a freelancer. He is the founder of Pixoloid Studios, where he currently creates artworks for AAA film, game and animation productions.

His previous film and game credits include the multi-award winning Hellblade, Robin Hood, The Alienist, Final Fantasy, Maze Runner, Planet of the Apes, Hercules, Splinter Cell: Backlist (cinematic), Godzilla and Riddick. Beside his entertainment design works he also creates illustrations for such well-known ip-s as Star Wars, Dune, Warhammer and Cthullhu.

Reviews:

“Mark Molnar’s Behind the Pixels should be on every art school shelf – it is essential reading for those keen to pursue a career in concept art. Calling anyone interested in the world of concept art – get your hands on it! And if you are just starting out at art college, pester your lecturers to buy a copy today. It exposes curious minds to a potential art career, acting as a vehicle to navigate the concept art landscape for the first time.”

– Creative Bloq Artbook Review: 9/10

“If there is indeed an artbook I expected to firm up, it’s that one. With a fully assembled content by Mark Molnar this book could only announce grandiose. To conclude on this artbook, or rather artistic book, I would say the quality is really good, both from the content and support point of view. I do not regret at all being a backer and helping this artist, who was able to provide not only a monster job with the book, but also collect works from several other talented designers.”

– The Art of Artbooks

“I have just started reading it, but it has to be one of the best books written on the concept production process that I have seen. Lots of great examples, tutorials and even related online content. Amazing!”

“Best book ever! This is my bible! I have it in my bag always and lost count how many times I’ve read it. Learnt more from this book than I did at art school. I can’t thank Mark and everyone involved enough and I appreciate the effort put in from everyone involved. Thank you!”